| IPA: While Majority of Small Businesses View Relationships With Lenders as |
| BUFFALO GROVE, IL (MARKET WIRE) The relationships small businesses have with their principal lenders appear to be good and even getting better, however 45% of the owners and managers participating in a nationwide Small Business Research Board (SBRB) (more) |
| End of the line for Aspen girls hoops |
| CARBONDALE Something clicked with Roaring Fork's girls basketball team at halftime of Monday's 3A Western Slope League district tournament play in game (more) |
| Missouri Deals with Rash of Cattle Thefts; Farm Bureau Offers Reward |
| A rash of cattle thefts in southwest Missouri has prompted two organizations to offer a total of $10,000 in rewards for help catching the crooks
Authorities report that hundreds of animals (more) |
| Venice: brought to you by Coca-Cola |
| Filed under: Business, Europe, Italy, News, Consumer ActivismVenice has always been a huge tourist draw This city of majestic canals, picturesque medieval architecture and serenading gondoliers has long attracted visitors from near and far for its h (more) |
| Obama pitching a broad economic case to nation |
| WASHINGTON Barreling ahead on a mammoth agenda, Barack Obama is ready to offer a detailed sketch of the first year of his presidency, casting the nation's bleeding economy as a tangle of tough, neglected problems (more) |
| Local group: The beetles are coming |
| A local group is cranking up the volume on its alarms about the mountain pine beetle infestation that has laid waste to vast forests in Canada, Wyoming and Colorado and is increasingly evident in the Roaring Fork Valley (more) |
| New Jersey High Court Denies Claim in Drive-by Shooting |
| New Jersey's Supreme Court has denied a drive by shooting victim's attempt to have her car insurer reimburse her under uninsured motorist coverage
Camie Livsey was leaving a grocery store in (more) |
| Connecticut Chimp Owner Faces Likely Lawsuit, Experts Say |
| A Connecticut woman whose 200 pound chimpanzee mauled and disfigured her best friend is vulnerable to a costly civil lawsuit, while the state also could face legal trouble for failing to take (more) |
| esure to create 500 jobs in Glasgow |
| British internet and telephone insurance company esure plans to expand its operations in Glasgow, Scotland and hire 500 employees over the next five years (more) |
| Travel beauty - A refreshing facial spray by Evian |
| Filed under: Gear, Savvy Traveler, What's in Your Pack?Not all travel beauty accessories are lame Case in point: Evian Brumisateur facial spray Yes, we know Evian spells 'naïve' backwards, but Brumisateur only spells 'ruetasimurb,' and that do (more) |
| Observing Lent more timely than ever |
| Dear Editor: This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40 day period proceeding Easter when Catholics and other Christians would abstain from meat and dairy products in memory of Jesus' 40 days of fast and prayer before dying on the cross (more) |
| The truth about in-room adult entertainment |
| Filed under: Business, NewsIt's tough to report on the adult entertainment business Data's hard to find, and ranges are substituted for exact numbers Because of this, the smallest anecdote can be stretched and prodded for years, ultimately taking o (more) |
| Kingsway Financial reports higher loss in Q4 |
| Kingsway Financial Services has reported a net loss of $360 4 million, or $6 53 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to a net loss of $103 5 million, or $1 84 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2008 (more) |
| River of time has been kind to Jorma Kaukonen |
| ASPEN Having interviewed in recent weeks a sizable crop of veteran musicians, and then seen their Aspen performances, I've grown slightly tired and bored with the old guy jokes and stories (more) |
| Getting the Most Mileage from Auto Insurance |
| When buying car insurance, it's important to strike the right balance between saving money and get the right amount of coverage to protect yourself (more) |
| Argentine Doctors Study the Effects of Altitude While on the Mountain |
| Filed under: Climbing, South America, ArgentinaTwo Argentine doctors have conducted a unique medical study to examine the effects of altitude on the human body by taking their test subjects to a unique laboratory, the 6739 meter (22,109 feet) tall vo (more) |
| Colorado Senate gives initial OK to same-sex benefits |
| DENVER The partners of gay and lesbian state workers would be able to get health insurance coverage under a bill given initial backing by the Senate on Monday (more) |
| Finding Home Insurance Online - It's the Smart Way to Do It |
| If you are entering the real estate market and looking to buy a house it won't be long before you also start shopping for homeowners insurance Even if you already own a home and have been with the same insurance company for a long time you may still (more) |
| Ryanair removes the airport check-in desk |
| Filed under: Airlines, Budget TravelBy now I'm sure everyone has heard of Ryanair, the cheeky European low cost carrier Their insanely low fares have turned them into the third largest airline in Europe Of course, in order to offer low fares, you n (more) |
| Aspen City manager defends dining tabs |
| ASPEN City officials are analyzing expense reports that track how much employees charged for meals in the past two years after it was reported last week that some transactions were questionable (more) |
| Shuman Law Firm files class action lawsuit against Colonial BancGroup |
| The Shuman Law Firm has filed a lawsuit seeking class action status in the US district court for the Middle District of Alabama on behalf of a proposed class consisting of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of (more) |
| United crew - it's time to serve drinks to the idiots in coach |
| Filed under: Stories, AirlinesThere is not much I like about United Airlines, but their Channel 9 in flight audio is one perk you won't find on any other carrier Channel 9 is the audio channel that lets you listen in on the cockpit communications wi (more) |
| The Hertz Corporation: Hertz Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Operating |
| PARK RIDGE, NJ (MARKET WIRE) Hertz Global Holdings, Inc (NYSE: HTZ) (more) |
| How to Find the Rebuild Cost For Your Home |
| When taking out buildings insurance you will be asked for your home's rebuild cost, and this amount will decide how much you need to insure the property for There are two main ways to find your home's rebuild cost: hire a surveyor or use a rebuild c (more) |
| Today: Mardi Gras at Snowmass |
| SNOWMASS VILLAGE It's Fat Tuesday at Snowmass Nuff said? (more) |
| Obama Signs Economic Stimulus Bill |
| President Barack Obama has signed his $787 billion economic stimulus package, which includes at nearly $42 billion in energy related initiatives (more) |
| Searching out spring: Head to a home and garden show at these 11 locations |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Learning, Business, Festivals and EventsPaul Busse, the creator of the most fantastic garden train displays that grace major botanical gardens in the U S , received a career boost when he made an award winning display f (more) |
| Virgin America's next destination: Orange County |
| Filed under: Business, Airlines, NewsNow that the dust has settled from Virgin America's Boston route launch, it's time to move onto the next destination: Orange County John Wayne Airport, nestled in the Southern Los Angeles suburbs plans to receive (more) |
| Home Insurance - How to Avoid Claims |
| Research has shown that there is an estimated 4 percent rise in domestic burglaries and theft This has made the Government more involved in providing security and releasing more funds to secure properties of her citizens Also insurance companies ar (more) |
| ING Canada to rebrand insurance subsidiary |
| ING Canada has announced that ING Insurance Company of Canada will become Intact Insurance Company and will operate under the Intact Insurance brand name (more) |
| Two Suspects Arrested in Southeast Pennsylvania Arsons |
| Authorities hunting for arsonists behind a string of fires in a small, Southeastern Pennsylvania steel town made two arrests within hours of each other
Roger Leon Barlow Jr , 19, and Mark (more) |
| Home Insurance Weather Tips |
| As severe weather continues to take its toll, homeowners must take every step possible to protect their properties including reviewing their home insurance policies Here are our top 10 tips (more) |
| Mapping lynx habitat near Copper Mountain |
| SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo Striding up along the creek near Vail Pass on her snowshoes, U S Forest Service biologist Liz Roberts explains her efforts to study lynx habitat in the forests west of Copper Mountain (more) |
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| For Cheap Home Insurance, Try These Overlooked Steps |
| It's quite very easy for everyone to get home insurance at a low price You just need the right tips and the motivation to implement what you'll learn to start enjoying a more affordable rate We'll now take a look at several time tested ways to get (more) |
| Conover Insurance Appoints Account Executives |
| Conover Insurance of Pasco, Wash , has named Ananda Oliver as a new account executive in the Employee Benefits division, and Abel Puerta as a new account executive in the Commercial Insurance (more) |
| Against the law to be annoying in public |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Stories, NewsIn Brighton, Michigan an ordinace was recently adopted to make it illegal to be annoying in public either by 'word of mouth, sign or motions ' That's the only piece of information I read about the ordinance (more) |
| Find a cupcake in New York |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, North America, United States, Video, NewsLeave it to New Yorkers to be picky and demanding Whether it's upscale meals or obscure vodka brands, we want what we want, and if you don't carry it, you're somehow 'lesser ' Cup (more) |
| On the Hill: Bring your own girlie drinks |
| 'Have a margarita with us at the top?' (more) |
| Kentucky Considers Forcing Drunk Drivers to Install Ignition Devices |
| People caught driving drunk in Kentucky just once could be forced to install breath alcohol monitoring devices in their cars, as the state's lawmakers consider joining other states, including (more) |
| Recession vacations: do more with less |
| Filed under: North America, United States, Budget Travel, News, Travel DealsVacation plans are changing This isn't exactly a surprise With layoffs mounting and a careful eye trained on every expense, long vacations are becoming short, and short tri (more) |
| Puckett fourth in Sweden skiercross |
| BRANAES, Sweden Skiercross competitor Casey Puckett of Old Snowmass filed away his second fourth place finish of the season Tuesday at a World Cup in Sweden (more) |
| Through the Gadling Lens: the best vacation photos from our Gadling pool |
| A few months ago, I wrote a post describing the types of shots that I always try to take when I'm traveling the kinds of shots which will make a complete album capturing all of the memories and images around my trip Well, this week, I've culled t (more) |
| Shop To Earn / Shop To Earth: Shop To Earn Online Shopping Portals Offer Gr |
| LAS VEGAS, NV (MARKET WIRE) Online shopping with a twist cash back on all purchases The built in discount, online shopping business, Shop To Earn, announces the addition of two new retailers, an array of health insurance services and online gro (more) |
| Photo of the day (2.24.09) |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Photo of the Day, Transportation
Most people don't think 'art' when they see a train yard, but as dydcheung shows in this picture, the right perspective and frame can really bring out the beauty in an otherwise mundane (more) |
| Oklahoma Bill Would Strengthen Penalties Against Unlicensed Drivers |
| Oklahoma Senate Bill 1170, by State Sen Debbe Leftwich, which increases the penalty for a person who causes the injury or death of a person while driving with a license that has been suspended, (more) |
| Amerisafe Q4 earnings down 69% |
| Amerisafe, a specialty writer of high hazard workers' compensation insurance, has reported that its net income in the fourth quarter of 2008 was $5 7 million, or $0 28 diluted per share, compared to $18 6 million, or $0 92 diluted per share, in the f (more) |
| Win an iPhone from Gadling and the Bethesda North Marriott |
| Here at Gadling we love giveaways its our special way of giving something extra back to all our fantastic readers In this giveaway, you'll have the chance to win an iPhone! That's right an iPhone without any contract requirements or other paperw (more) |
| Reinvesting in Aspen fuels economic engine |
| ASPEN Predictions that construction activity will significantly drop off in Aspen as the economy worsens appear to be premature as more than $23 million worth of activity has been processed in the past six weeks (more) |
| TSA checkpoint fails to detect stun gun - airport ramp worker finds it |
| Filed under: Airports, NewsStories showing the incompetence of some of the agents in charge of screening our airports are getting a little boring unfortunately the TSA keeps providing new examples of just how inefficient they can be An incident at (more) |
| $160 Million West Virginia Flood Control Project Nears Approval |
| A U S Army Corps of Engineers official says a proposed $160 million flood control project along the Greenbrier River in West Virginia's Pocahontas County could be approved soon
Talk of the (more) |
| 'More needs to be done to protect young drivers' |
| Newly qualified drivers who have opted for third party insurance may welcome calls for more to be done to prevent youngsters from being involved in road traffic collisions The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has urged the govern (more) |
| Jetstar website caves under pressure |
| Filed under: Oceania, Australia, AirlinesJetstar doesn't deal with pressure well Whether it's the weight of a hefty passenger slowing down the plane or a deluge of traffic for a sale, the airline just can't seem to get nimble A deal to kick off its (more) |
| Prepare for some abuse |
| Shady auto body shop in Toronto Help me prepare myself My gf was driving my car this weekend (we live in Toronto) and slid into the back of a stopped streetcar Thankfully she and her friends are alright, but the car sustained some damage in the (more) |
| US gov't: Americans should avoid Mexican hookers |
| Filed under: North America, Mexico, NewsThe travel advisory is back An increase in violence has led the U S Mexico border has led the U S State Department to renew its warning to Americans heading south of the border But, this doesn't mean you sh (more) |
| Pitkin County real estate sales down 9 percent in January |
| ASPEN The Residences at the Little Nell is embroiled in controversy with some buyers who want out of contracts, but the luxury condo project also carried the Aspen real estate market in January, a report released Tuesday shows (more) |
| Going to an amusement park? It's probably cheaper than last year |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, NewsHere's a direct quote: 'It would be crazy to spend full price to go to Disney right now,' said Mary Waring, founder of MouseSavers com' I found this (more) |
| Tuesday Travel Trivia (Week 18) |
| Filed under: Travel TriviaWelcome back to Tuesday Travel Trivia, the weekly quiz for fact hoarding travel lovers from all four corners of the wildly distorting Mercator Projection map
Last week's winner was former champ Stolen, who beat out nine ot (more) |
| Rejoice! Free drinks return to US Airways coach |
| Filed under: Food and Drink, AirlinesAmid the slew of airline fees introduced last year, US Airway's announcement that it would begin charging for beverages it once offered for free soda, juice, water struck a lot of passengers as a real desper (more) |
| AMP: profits fall amid tough economic conditions |
| AMP's 41% decline in net profits for 2008, which was driven by declining equity markets and a volatile financial environment, affected both the wealth management and insurance divisions of the company However, despite this negative news, early tradi (more) |
| As Mardi Gras picks up, so do arrests in New Orleans |
| Filed under: Festivals and EventsHere's a fun fact: Nearly 400 people were arrested in New Orleans this past weekend, forced to chill out at central lockup after being charged with public drunkenness, lewd contact, resisting arrest, disturbing the pe (more) |
| Colorado lawmakers consider plan to ease spending limits |
| DENVER Colorado lawmakers are considering a proposal to eliminate a cap on spending, a move they say will allow them to quickly restore funding for essential programs once the economy begins to recover (more) |
| SkyMall Monday: Comfort-U Pillow |
| Filed under: GearImagine this romantic evening: You dine by candlelight Roses fill the room with the pungent aroma of love Afterward, you slip into your sexiest lingerie and surround yourself with silky rose petals It's time to turn off the lights (more) |
| Female motorists advised on downsizing |
| Women drivers who are considering downsizing in a bid to reduce the cost of their specialist female car insurance cover may welcome advice from a consumer guide According to Which Car?, trading in larger vehicles for smaller more fuel efficient model (more) |
| Lost Trail Lodge: California's Remote Wilderness Getaway |
| The LA Times uncovered one of California's hidden travel gems in the form of the Lost Trail Lodge, a remote chalet tucked away in the woods and surrounded on three sides by the Sierra Nevada Mountains The lodge offers access to amazing backcountry a (more) |
| Business Benefits Insurance : COBRA Changes and the Stimulus Plan -- Law Cu |
| ANDOVER, MA (MARKET WIRE) The new stimulus plan law requires the government to subsidize laid off workers on COBRA for the nine months, starting March 1, to the tune of 65% of the cost, but employers have to pay the subsidy upfront (more) |
| HomeBanc: Tony J. Apicella Promoted to Vice President, Regional Manager of |
| TAMPA, FL (MARKET WIRE) Tampa based HomeBancorp, Inc has promoted Anthony J Apicella to Vice President, Regional Manager of Retail Banking for HomeBanc He will continue to be located at 3701 West Lake Mary Boulevard in Lake Mary and will lead th (more) |
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| Willis Names Davis Managing Partner in Kansas City |
| Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings has appointed Paty Daves as managing partner of Willis HRH of greater Kansas City, effective immediately He will report to William Creedon, national (more) |
| The friendliest expat countries |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Business, Europe, North America, Germany, Canada, United States, Australia, NewsI'm not a big fan of lists, so please don't be surprised at my dismay with Forbes com's newest attempt to show how Western countries are fu (more) |
| Poker run a winning cause for Thomasville firefighters |
| THOMASVILLE An annual poker run to raise funds for the Thomasville firehouse and to honor a fallen firefighter will be held Sunday, March 1, in the upper Fryingpan Valley (more) |
| Aspen council holds off on city election method |
| Aspen's elected officials on Monday put off their decision on what voting method should be chosen to elect City Council members so the public can weigh in on a system that will likely have never been tried before in the United States (more) |
| Budget Travel: Seattle |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Festivals and Events, United States, Hotels and Accommodations, Transportation, Budget TravelSummary: Mention 'Seattle' and what's likely to come to mind are coffee, microbrews, and weather But look a little closer at (more) |
| Product review - Creative Vado HD pocket high definition camcorder |
| Filed under: Gadling Gear ReviewIn this product review I'm going to introduce you to the Creative Vado HD pocket camcorder The Vado HD is one of a long lineup of pocket camcorders that has recently hit the market Last year I reviewed one of the fir (more) |
| Lessons from Cody |
| Dear Editor: Losing a friend or family member is never easy I've experienced too much of it in my life already (more) |
| Senate panel backs plan to ease spending limits |
| DENVER A proposal to eliminate spending limits on the Colorado budget is advancing at the Capitol (more) |
| Daily deal - 1 year digital subscriptions to many popular magazines |
| Filed under: Gadling's Daily DealMy daily deal for today is part freebie, part eco friendly deal Through the 'Read Green Initiative' you can sign up for a 1 year subscription to 100's of different magazines This is perfect if you want to save some (more) |
| I-70 reopens after slide in Glenwood Canyon |
| GLENWOOD SPRINGS Interstate 70 is back open in both directions in Glenwood Canyon after a boulder the size of a small pickup crashed onto the eastbound lanes of the roadway early Tuesday (more) |
| Plane Answers: What's really in a pilot's 'kitbag?' |
| Filed under: Plane AnswersWelcome to Gadling's feature, Plane Answers, where our resident airline pilot, Kent Wien, answers your questions about everything from takeoff to touchdown and beyond Have a question of your own? Ask away!James asks:Hi Kent (more) |
| Pilot sues flight attendants over safety |
| Filed under: Activism, Blogs, North America, United States, Airlines, NewsThree Phoenix based flight attendants are in the unusual position of defending themselves from pilot instigated litigation Of course, they deserve it I mean, what would you d (more) |
| What is that bad smell in your motel room? It could be a Meth lab! |
| Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations, NewsSome time ago, Justin wrote about meth makers using the coffee machine in hotel rooms to brew their concoctions It's now 2 years later, and the problem seems to be going from bad to worse Meth makers are (more) |
| Effort launched to save state auto insurance appeals board from being aboli |
| BOSTON Brian G Stebbins of Holyoke estimates that he saved more than $2,000 in surcharges on his auto insurance bill by winning an appeal in front of a state board (more) |
| Amazing Race Elimination Station: When losing can be sweet |
| Filed under: Arts and Culture, Stories, Thailand
Losing the Amazing Race early in the competition isn't all that bad, particularly for anyone wanting a sweet deal of a vacation As soon as a team loses, the disappointed pair is taken to the Elimina (more) |
| Sigma Report Encourages Scenario Analysis for Natural Disasters |
| February 24, 2009 Swiss Re's latest Sigma study suggests that insurers should employ a scenario analysis in examining their risks, including those involving natural disasters (more) |
| Study Cites Obstacles for Poor to Renew Health Insurance |
| A study found that many recipients of public health insurance in New York State lose their coverage even though they remain eligible (more) |
| Another wave of realtors relocate |
| Carol Ann Kopf has taken the ups and downs of the Aspen real estate business in stride for more than 40 years but never has she seen anything quite like the 'musical chairs' sweeping the industry right now (more) |
| Rock reveals £1.4bn losses as it confirms mortgage return |
| TAXPAYER OWNED bank Northern Rock yesterday revealed full year losses of £1 4 billion as it confirmed it would be in the vanguard of government efforts to restart the becalmed (more) |
| Bowermaster's Antarctica -- St Andrews Bay, South Georgia |
| Filed under: Activism, Climbing, Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Antarctica, Camping, EcotourismI miswrote The other day I suggested that South Georgia was like some kind of Magic Kingdom envisioned by Disney Today I'm revising that; it (more) |
| Seven Corners: WellAbroad Provides Comprehensive, Real-Time Safety and Secu |
| INDIANAPOLIS, IN (MARKET WIRE) Seven Corners, one of the industry's most experienced travel health insurance providers, announces the creation of a new Web site designed specifically to help international travelers make informed decisions and reduce (more) |
| Cab driver robbed in Aspen |
| ASPEN Aspen police are asking for the community's help in finding the man who allegedly held up a taxi driver at knife point early Saturday, according to a press release issued Tuesday afternoon by authorities (more) |
| Upbeat Obama says U.S. will revive past 'reckoning' |
| WASHINGTON President Barack Obama promised a nation shuddering in economic crisis Tuesday night that he would lead it from a dire 'day of reckoning' to a brighter future, summoning politicians and public alike to shoulder responsibility for hard (more) |
| U.A.W. Agrees to Concessions at Ford |
| Ford can substitute its stock for some of its payments into a retiree health care trust under a deal announced with the union (more) |
| One Quarter of Oklahoma Bridges Structurally Deficient |
| In 2004, a football sized piece of concrete fell from a bridge and crashed through Yvonna Osborn's windshield while she was driving home on Interstate 35 in Oklahoma
The 52 year old Irving, (more) |
| The Young and the Uninsured |
| To the Editor: (more) |
| More work planned for Light Hill |
| BASALT State and federal agencies will team this year on the second phase of a project designed to improve the wildlife habitat on Light Hill, about 2 miles south of Basalt (more) |
| As A.I.G.?s Losses Grow, Its Survival Options Shrink |
| The insurer A I G may be forced to sell some of its prized assets or hand over a piece of its business to the federal government in order to avoid collapse (more) |
| Kin of Wal-Mart Stampede Victim to Sue New York County |
| Relatives of a worker trampled to death in a crush of post Thanksgiving bargain hunters at a New York Wal Mart have filed court papers indicating they intend to sue Nassau County and its police (more) |
| CCAH says thanks |
| Dear Editor: The Carbondale Council on Arts and Humanities thanks all who helped on the Mid Winter Mountain Fair on Feb 14 (more) |
| A Few Small Market Insurers Agree to Michigan Auto Rate Freeze |
| Michigan Gov Jennifer Granholm's call for auto insurance companies to freeze their rates has won over eight companies thus far, although they are insurers with small share of the market in the (more) |
| Alabama House Votes to Ban Texting While Driving |
| The Alabama House has passed a bill that would prohibit motorists from sending or reading text messages on a cell phone while driving
The bill by Rep Jim McClendon of Springville passed the (more) |
| Gadling Review: Traveldodo mobile city guides |
| Filed under: Gear, EuropeWe like to play around with mobile phones here at Gadling They're becoming one of the more invaluable tools for the on the go traveler, both domestically and abroad Recently we were introduced to a website called Traveldodo (more) |
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